Major feast
Nativity of St. John the Baptist
Kept on June 24 on the New Calendar and on July 7 (civil date) on the Old Calendar.
About the feast
The birth of the Forerunner to the aged priest Zachariah and Elizabeth. It usually falls within the Apostles’ Fast.
Dates
| Year | New Calendar | Old Calendar |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | ||
| 2027 | ||
| 2028 | ||
| 2029 | ||
| 2030 |
Fasting on the day
In 2026 (New Calendar) the rule for this day is Wine & oil permitted. See the June 2026 fasting calendar.
Follow your parish
These are the general fasting rules of the Orthodox Church, computed for both calendars. Local custom, age, health, pregnancy and your priest’s guidance come first — when in doubt, ask your priest.